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Ohana Media Group Promotes Anchorage/Wasilla Sales Manager
Ohana Media Group promoted Cat Okegawa to Local Sales Manager for the Anchorage/Wasilla Cluster of radio stations. Okegawa returned to Ohana Media Group in March 2024 as an Account Executive after dabbling in other sales roles. She was with the stations’ previous owner, New Northwest Broadcasters, from 2007 through 2010 in sales, and in a management role she oversees daily sales operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability of the stations.
Why is there a shortage of affordable housing in Kodiak and what can be done to fix it?
Kodiak is running out of room. Like other Alaska communities, there is not enough housing available within city or borough limits, and the homes that are for sale are too expensive for the average lower to middle class resident. It’s an issue affecting teachers, police officers, and firefighters, among other essential workers. Some have blamed short term or vacation rentals, but the problem and the solutions are multi-faceted.
UAF Hockey add seven heading to the end of the off season
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -The Nanooks Hockey Team signed seven new student-athletes from some of the top junior leagues across North America. First up is Caelum Dick, a right shot 5-10 defenseman who played for the United State Hockey League’s (USHL) Dubuque Fighting Saints from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Dick played in 116 regular season games for the Fighting Saints and tallied six goals and 21 assists for 27 points and a playoff goal.
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10. Join Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for a family stroll along Point Caroline trail on Saturday, August 10 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. During the walk, kids and adults will learn to identify several of the native plants found in the area, think up a “recipe for a forest,” and share plant stories.
Vehicle Accidents On Seward And Kenai Spur Hwys Claim 2 Lives
Two people are dead after a pair of major motor vehicle accidents occurred within minutes of one another on Saturday morning on the Seward and Kenai Spur Highways. At 11:55 a.m., Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Treasure Chest and the Kenai Spur Highway.
King Cove man charged with killing parents in Anchorage house fire
A man from King Cove is now charged with arson and murder in his parents’ deaths earlier this year following an Anchorage house fire. Joshua Gould, 46, is facing more than half a dozen charges filed Wednesday, including two counts of first-degree murder and a count of arson in the deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy visiting Cordova
The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) is visiting Cordova today to offer community members, health care professionals, and first responders a training on how to adequately document and report cases of violence and abuse. The event will take place at the Cordova Community Medical Center from 10-11:30 a.m. and...
City Hall transition report outlines potential issues with key services impacted by low staffing numbers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration has inherited a list of potential issues highlighted in a transition report from former Mayor Dave Bronson’s team. The more than 150-page report covers several potential issues across multiple departments, including staffing and public safety challenges. In the report,...
Nooks and Ostanik stay on the recruiting trail
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Coach Ostanik and the Nanooks have added another name to the 2024 signing class. The Nooks signed talented scorer, Michael Miller from San Bernardino Valley College. Miller played in and started 29 games for the Wolverines in 2023-24. He averaged 14.8 Points, 4.4 Rebounds, 2.3 Assists...
Department of Defense announces new strategy for arctic region
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new Arctic Strategy set to include more collaboration with new NATO allies. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks delivered a press conference in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the release of the new strategy Monday. “The Arctic region...
Pilot project puts wildfire sensors on Anchorage Hillside
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Fire Department has a new tool for detecting wildfires on the Anchorage Hillside that can provide an early alert to first responders. The system called FIRE-SPY consists of a small box that contains a sensor which is mounted on a utility pole. There are currently 25 monitors in place on the Hillside with plans to install five more by the end of July.
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